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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.74, 24,358.23 and 5,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.74, 24,358.23 and 5,705.55 is: 8,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.74 : 24,358.23 = 5,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.74/24,358.23 = 5,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.74x = 24,358.23 × 5,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.74x = 138,977,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,977,099.18/16,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.48

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